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SOUTH AYRSHIRE

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

2018

SOUTH AYRSHIRE EVENTS AND FESTIVALS 2018

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BURNS COTTAGE, ALLOWAY, AYR

South Ayrshire Events and Festivals boast a year round programme of popular events taking place across our many towns and villages.

Our portfolio includes Scotland’s largest outdoor event – The Scottish International Airshow, Burns themed events celebrating Scotland’s greatest poet as part of Burns an’ a’ that! and a range of events celebrating our coastline, golf courses, music, sport, food & drink, authentic Scottish experiences and more.

We will also be celebrating Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018 so look out for some special events and promotions. People aged 8-26 can apply for FREE Burns Alicht tickets – see burnsfestival.com for details.

Join us in South Ayrshire for our summer and winter festivals programme!

SOUTH AYRSHIRE WINTER FESTIVALS 2018

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Have your name engraved in the history of Burns Cottage at an exclusive fundraising Burns Supper in the

birthplace of Robert Burns.

BURNS COTTAGE, ALLOWAY, AYR

THE BURNS SUPPER

25JANUARY


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27JANUARY

Journey, this Burns season, into Burns Alicht, a unique sparkling birthplace tour in celebration

of Scotland’s poet Robert Burns. With indoor and outdoor entertainment.

ROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM & BURNS COTTAGE, ALLOWAY, AYR


BURNS ALICHT


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A fun filled, family day to celebrate the Bard’s birthday in style. With free entry to Burns Cottage, our famous

World Haggis Hurling Competition, children’s activities, and lots of entertainment.


BURNS BIG BIRTHDAY BASH

28JANUARY

SOUTH AYRSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVALS 2018

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21APRIL

The biggest and best day of the jumps season in Scotland and undoubtedly one of the very top sporting

occasions of the year at Scotland’s premier racecourse.

AYR RACECOURSE, AYR

VARIOUS

SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL


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A fringe programme of events throughout the charming month of May as part of Burns an’ a’ that! Includes

favourite events such as the Land o’ Burns 10k.

VARIOUS

BURNSFRINGE1-31

MAY


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4-6MAY

A family friendly festival of traditional music and song with concerts featuring renowned performers, sessions open to all, children’s events & workshops. With special

events to celebrate Girvan’s 350th Anniversary.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN GIRVAN

GIRVAN TRADITIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL


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Burnsfest is a FREE family festival featuring live music, Burns Wine Bar and Beer Garden, A-Coo-Stick Tipi, The Mercat, Performance Pokey, Bairns Bunnet, Burns Fair

and more. Bring your picnic blanket to make the most of this event!

ROZELLE PARK, AYR

BURNSFEST

VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN GIRVAN

5MAY


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6MAY

AYR RACECOURSE, CRAIGIE ROAD, AYR

All member clubs of the Scottish Bonsai Association will mount club displays and feature individual tree displays.

The event will include sales of bonsai trees, pots and related supplies.

TROON CONCERT & WALKER HALL

SCOTTISH NATIONAL BONSAI EXHIBITION


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Scotland’s second largest agricultural show includes animal and livestock competitions, trade stands and

exhibitions, Vintage Tractor Display, RHET Kids Corner and Truck Ayr Lorry Show.

AYR RACECOURSE, CRAIGIE ROAD, AYR

AYR COUNTY 175TH ANNUAL SHOW

12MAY

TROON CONCERT & WALKER HALL


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25&26MAY

Scotland's top men's and women's rugby teams compete in the hopes of being the Land O' Burns Weekender

champions! Includes live music, food and Beer Festival from Scotland’s independent brewers and drink

suppliers.

MILLBRAE, ALLOWAY, AYR

LAND O’ BURNS WEEKENDER

VARIOUS LOCATIONS


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MILLBRAE, ALLOWAY, AYR

A summer golf festival boasting Ayr Golf Week from 3rd to 10th June, Troon Junior Open on 31st July, Troon Golf

Weekender from 24th to 26th August and Girvan Golf Classic from 28th to 30th September.

Taking place on some of the best South Ayrshire links and parkland courses.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

SOUTH AYRSHIRE GOLF FESTIVAL

JUNE, JULY AUGUST &

SEPTEMBERJUNE


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BALLANTRAE

An authentic Scottish event in the seaside town of Girvan boasting pipe band competition, heavy weight games, highland dance, Saughill hill race and an open

athletics competition.

VICTORY PARK, GIRVAN

CARRICK LOWLAND GATHERING

3JUNE


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10JUNE

This award winning event will feature some of the finest chefs and food and drink producers from Scotland

showcasing their skills and products in an area renowned for its high quality food and natural beauty.

BALLANTRAE

BALLANTRAE FOOD FESTIVAL


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ROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM, ALLOWAY, AYR

This FREE family event features a pipe band competition, military attractions, dog show, fairground

rides and so much more.

LOW GREEN, AYR

HOLY FAIR ARMED FORCES DAY

23JUNE


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23JUNE

‘Music with a Scots accent’ a fabulous night of contemporary Scottish live music in the Robert Burns

Birthplace Museum gardens.

ROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM, ALLOWAY, AYR

UPSIDE DOON

LOW GREEN, AYR


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NATIONAL CENTRE FOR BOWLING, NORTHFIELD, AYRCelebrate Parklife in the beautiful grounds of Belleisle

Park. Activities and entertainment suitable for all the family within the main lawn, walled garden and

conservatory.

BELLEISLE PARK, AYR

PARKLIFE

21JULY


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The flagship event of the Bowls Scotland competition calendar which hosts 1400 players from clubs from all

over Scotland who compete to be crowned National Champions in a variety of disciplines.

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR BOWLING, NORTHFIELD, AYR

BOWLS SCOTLAND NATIONAL

CHAMPIONSHIPS

23-29JULY

BELLEISLE PARK, AYR


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A unique event which captures traditional Scottish heritage and strong community spirit within

Royal Dundonald Castle. Admission to the Games is completely free and offers a whole range of

entertainment and activities.

DUNDONALD CASTLE

DUNDONALD HIGHLAND GAMES

11AUGUST


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BALLANTRAE SMUGGLERS

FESTIVAL DUNDONALD CASTLE

Ballantrae brings to life the stories of its colourful smuggling past in the 18th and 19th centuries with

activities and events in and around the village.

BALLANTRAE

12AUGUST


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Scotland’s premier flower show boasts exhibits of vegetables, plants, fruit and floral displays. This family

day also includes entertainment, food & drink and market stalls.

AYR RACECOURSE

AYR AND DISTRICT FLOWER SHOW

18&19AUGUST


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AYR RACECOURSE

25&26AUGUST

A weekend of live music, demonstration of knots, net mending, fresh seafood and family fun. This new festival

celebrates the beautiful coastline around the harbour village of Dunure.

DUNURE HARBOUR

DUNURE FESTIVAL OF

THE SEA


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The Scottish International Airshow is Scotland's largest outdoor event, attracting upwards of 100,000 visitors

to Ayr. Featuring air displays, ground exhibitions, International attractions, large fairground and traders.

LOW GREEN, AYR

THE SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL

AIRSHOW

1&2SEPTEMBER


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LOW GREEN, AYR

7-9SEPTEMBER

Live@Troon is a three-day extravaganza of music, events and lively street performance which offers

entertainment to satisfy music-lovers from all over the country - including the traditional hard-core festival-goers, visitors to the region and local families alike.

VARIOUS VENUES

LIVE @ TROON


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The biggest, best and richest Flat day’s racing in Scotland with many leading jockeys and trainers

heading to the Ayrshire coast.

AYR RACECOURSE, AYR

AYR GOLD CUP

22SEPTEMBER

AYR RACECOURSE, AYR

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Tamfest is Ayr’s spooktacular Halloween celebration with a Tam o’ Shanter twist. Theatrical performances,

musicians, markets and the spectacular Day o’ the Deid Parade.

TAMFEST AYR TOWN CENTRE

26-28OCTOBER



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VARIOUS VENUES

A number of firework celebrations take place within South Ayrshire. Enjoy events at Ayr Rugby Club, Ayr

Racecourse, Troon and a beautiful lantern street parade and beach event at Girvan’s Carnival of Light.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

WINTER FESTIVAL FIREWORKS

EARLYNOVEMBER


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Scotland’s biggest and friendliest Classic Rock Weekender takes place in Troon every year at dates

close to St. Andrews day. This event boasts an impressive line-up and visitors travel from all over to

enjoy the fantastic Troon welcome!

VARIOUS VENUES

WINTERSTORM 23-24

NOVEMBER


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NOVEMBER & DECEMBER

South Ayrshire Towns all boast their own special Christmas events to celebrate the switching on of the

lights. Choose from Little Stars Light Up Ayr, Prestwick Lighting Up, Troon Wintertainment, Girvan Street Party

or Maybole Christmas Switch On.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

LIGHT UP SOUTH AYRSHIRE


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A year round programme of events also take place at some of our best venues and attractions including town halls, leisure centres and parks and gardens.

Culzean Castle and Country Park is a jewel in the south Ayrshire crown and boasts popular events throughout the year.

The Heads of Ayr Farm Park is a top family attraction with a fantastic events programme and many children’s events take place in unique locations such as Troon’s Fairy Trail in Fullarton Woods.

A number of sporting and cultural events take place including the new Ayr Running Festival leading up to the Scottish International Airshow. NB – Prestfest date tba at time of print.

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